Device for fixing interior coverings in motor vehicles

Abstract

A device for fixing an interior covering in vehicles, more particularly for motor vehicle doors. An integrated adapter is provided in the interior covering through which a fastener can be operated for fixing the interior covering and/or a component part fixed on the interior covering to the bodywork part.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A device for fixing an interior covering in vehicles to a bodywork part, comprising: 
       an adapter integrated in the interior covering and through which a fixing means can be operated for fixing at least one of the interior covering and a component part fixed on the interior covering to the bodywork part, wherein the adapter is formed rotationally movable and  
       wherein the adapter is prevented from sliding out from the interior covering independently of the fixing means.  
     
     
       2. The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the adapter is integrated axially displaceable in the interior covering. 
     
     
       3. The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the fixing means are fixed on one of a window lifter and a support plate connected to the interior covering. 
     
     
       4. The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the adapter closes flush with the interior covering. 
     
     
       5. The device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a slide guide, wherein the adapter is guided in a slide guide with only an axial displaceability. 
     
     
       6. The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the fixing means are in active connection with the interior covering. 
     
     
       7. The device according to  claim 6 , wherein the fixing means are connected directly to the interior covering. 
     
     
       8. The device according to  claim 1  further comprising a spring element, wherein the adapter is biased by the spring element against the assembly direction. 
     
     
       9. The device according to  claim 8  wherein the spring element comprises an integrated plastics part. 
     
     
       10. The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the fixing means comprise a screw bolt. 
     
     
       11. The device according to  claim 10 , further comprising a collar, wherein the collar is attached to the screw bolt. 
     
     
       12. The device according to  claim 10 , wherein the maximum axial displacement path of the adapter is greater than or equal to the screw-in length of the screw bolt. 
     
     
       13. The device according to  claim 1 , further comprising: 
       a locking bolt as adapter, having a lower end,  
       an expanding snap-hook integrated on the interior covering as fixing means, wherein the snap hook has on the inside a hollow cavity in which a socket is formed corresponding to the lower end of the locking bolt, wherein the lower end of the locking bolt has a greater width compared to the thickness.  
     
     
       14. The device according to  claim 13 , wherein the locking bolt is connected by its lower end to the interior covering through an ideal break point in the area of an insert opening. 
     
     
       15. The device according to  claim 13  wherein the lower end of the locking bolt is formed in the shape of a paddle. 
     
     
       16. The device according to  claim 13 , further comprising a detent catch in the lower end of the hollow cavity. 
     
     
       17. The device according to  claim 13 , wherein the locking bolt has a countersunk head with a profile. 
     
     
       18. The device according to  claim 13 , wherein the snap hook is slit. 
     
     
       19. The device according to  claim 13  wherein the locking bolt has markings for indicating the locking position. 
     
     
       20. The device according to claims  19 , wherein the markings are selected from the group comprising aligned notches and color configurations. 
     
     
       21. A bodywork assembly of a vehicle, comprising: 
       an interior covering,  
       a bodywork part,  
       a fastener,  
       a receiver integrated in the bodywork part and adapted to receive the fastener, and  
       an adapter integrated in the interior covering and formed rotationally movable, wherein the adapter is formed to operate the fastener to move the fastener relative to the receiver and fix at least one of the interior covering and a component part fixed on the interior covering to the bodywork part and wherein the adapter is prevented from sliding out from the interior covering independently of the fastener.